Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 13 | 125 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 7 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks upended the Suns 125-119 in overtime. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.